Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang is taking part in activities within the framework of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) which is getting underway in St. Petersburg, Russia, from June 5-8.

New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters arrived in Hanoi on June 5 for a two-day visit to Vietnam to outline new directions for cooperation between the two countries.

The Ministry of Justice held a meeting to appraise the draft resolution of the National Assembly on VAT reduction, which was chaired by Deputy Minister Tran Tien Dung.

Ngo Viet Nam Son, a famous architect, believes that it is necessary to develop the river city of HCM City and "awaken" the Sai Gon River.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) will work with local authorities to apply night-time tourism models in 12 key localities.

Six Vietnamese universities are named in the QS World University Rankings 2025, including one in the top 500 and one entering this list for the first time.

Some Vietnamese businesses have shifted their focus to penetrate neighbouring markets due to logistics convenience and concerns about shipping tensions elsewhere.

Measures have been taken to assist businesses involved in expediting customs procedures conveniently at the Bac Luan II Bridge customs gate.

Thousands of Westlife fans packed out the My Dinh Indoor Athletics Arena in Hanoi on June 4, chanting the names of their heroes from the Irish boy band and singing along with their idols at a concert held as part of Westlife The Hits Tour 2024.

Discovering that papaya "tubes" could produce sound like a flute, Trinh Ngoc Huy Toan, 33, developed a passion for turning waste into original items.

Shrimp and pangasius exports see fluctuations in May

With its large young population and rising disposable incomes, Vietnam is an attractive market for manufacturers and distributors of skincare products, according to industry insiders.

Analysts held that the continuous decrease in the price of SJC gold bullion after it is sold directly by the SBV over the past few days has kept the gap at a reasonable level.

Coffee prices continued to rise sharply on June 5, ranging from 122,000 - 123,500 VND (4.8-4.86 USD) per kilogramme in the Central Highlands – the largest coffee growing area in the country.

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Natural resources, environment sector urged to effectively implement management solutions

The 2024 - 2025 football season of the V.League 1 will see 100% of matches apply the video assistant referee (VAR) technology, said Tran Quoc Tuan, president of the Vietnam Football Federation.

After enjoying trade surpluses for the past consecutive 23 months, Vietnam slipped into an import surplus in May 2024, sparking concerns about the health of the economy, but experts say it is not really a worrying sign.

The wave of innovative start-ups in Vietnam has developed at “dizzying” speeds, attracting the attention of many domestic and foreign investors, said a seminar, entitled 'Investment Policies for Start-ups' in Hanoi, heard Monday.

Signage indicating speed limits will be put up around bus stations to improve traffic flow and safety.

The Vietnam-Japan festival 2024 will take place at the Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in the central city of Da Nang from July 4 to 7, as part of celebrations to mark 51 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Ten large international funds and 30 startup projects met in Da Nang several days ago. The municipal authorities hope the city will be an attractive destination for investors and startups.

The Michelin Guides, a series of guidebooks that have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900, have offered some suggestions for tourists looking to explore Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, in 48 hours.

The Belgian breakdance group will perform at the opening ceremony of Hue Festival 2024 which is slated for June 7 at Kien Trung Palace in Hue city.

The northern port city of Hai Phong attracted 647 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first five months of 2024, up 11% year on year, solidifying its position as one of the biggest recipient of FDI nationwide.